Label : Scopitones
Released : 2001
Catalogue Number : TONE CD 006
Product Information :
- ‘John Peel Sessions’ compiles early recordings made by Cinerama for the BBC Radio 1’s ‘John Peel Show’
- These CDs were never shrink-wrapped and, since they have been moved around – and stored in various different places for a quarter of a century! – are now showing signs of wear and tear... hence the low price
- The album includes the band’s 1998 and 1999 ‘Peel’ sessions in their entirety
- Also featured, from 1999, are two tracks performed and broadcast live from ‘Peel Acres’ – Peel’s home in Suffolk – and two tracks recorded at ‘Peel Night’ – a concert staged by the BBC in celebration of his sixtieth birthday
- Includes Cinerama’s cover of The Turtles’ ‘Elenore’
- Ten of the tracks were recorded at the BBC’s legendary Maida Vale studios in London
“David Gedge from The Wedding Present had a long and fruitful association with the John Peel Show and, of course, the legendary Peel Sessions. This compilation features some of the finest work from his other project, the keyboard-led, Burt Bacharach-loving, Cinerama. Clearly something in the air at Maida Vale agrees with the singer. Alternative versions of songs from the first two Cinerama albums – a scorching ‘Maniac’ and flute-tinted ‘146 Degrees’ – nestle among some surprise bonus tracks, recorded at two special celebrations of John Peel's life. From an acoustic set recorded at Peel Acres, Sally Murrell sings gently on the Franco-pop ‘Pacific’ and, from ‘Peel Night’ comes ‘Kerry Kerry’ and a hard-edged ‘Hard Fast And Beautiful’. How can you resist?” [Jerry Thackray / Everett True]
“As with Gedge's many BBC releases with The Wedding Present, this disc makes a worthy addition to any fan's collection.” [AllMusic]
“We had a bit of a dispute about that flute when the Cineramas played here at Peel Acres, but I've come to terms with it now, and actually quite like it!” [John Peel]
Track-listing : Comedienne / Maniac / You Turn Me On / Honey Rider / Pacific [Acoustic Version] / Dance, Girl, Dance [Acoustic Version] / 146 Degrees / Reel 2, Dialogue 2 / Film / Elenore / Kerry Kerry [Live Version] / Hard, Fast And Beautiful [Live Version]